Sales to Apparently Intoxicated Customers in Three States With Different Histories of Responsible Beverage Service Training.

Objective: Most states prohibit sales of alcohol to customers who are apparently intoxicated, and many require training in responsible beverage service (RBS), with the aim of reducing driving while intoxicated (DWI) and other harms. Sales to apparently intoxicated patrons were assessed in onsite alcohol sales establishments and compared across three states.

Method: A sample of 180 licensed onsite alcohol establishments was selected in California ( = 60), New Mexico ( = 60), and Washington State ( = 60).